Bond Arms Derringer

[DDGator]

I admired the Bond Arms derringer on the cover and inside the new Dillon catalog... (Yes, guys, there were guns in those photos!)

Then I walk into my favorite gun shop and he has one in the case -- the popular size, chambered for .410/.45 Colt.  

Apparently Bond has a reputation for very good quality, and they have worked out the safety issues of older design derringers.

Anybody have any thoughts on these?  I can't see it as a super practical SD gun because of the limited capacity -- but the Double-0 buck .410 shells would probably pack a whallop.  Plus, the weight is about that of a J-frame.

Don't think it would replace any of my carry guns, but might be fun just for grins.  Whatcha think?

[Richard S]

Duane:

My advice is to grab it!  I've been wanting one of those myself.  (I think I just might do it.)

[R9SCarry]

Fun and grins!!

Heck Duane - maybe half my gun collection is for just that!

Spoil yourself and then come back with pics and some range info!

[Rocnerd]

The guy who owned the scuba shop in NJ I went to had one.  I never got to shoot it and I think he was chicken, but I have seen pictures of a scrawny little kid shooting the .410 shells out of it and so I don't think the recoil could be that bad.  I say get it.  I think it would be a good companion gun for fishing with a couple of .410 bird shot shells stuffed into it in case of mocassins.

[K-Man]

They're a stout gun to fire.  Very popular with cowboy action shooters, though they generally go with lighter calibers.  If I remember correctly, you can switch out the barrels/caliber on one of the models.  The .410 would be great for snakes - I often wish I had one on my belt for such critters.

Did the model you see have the trigger guard or was it without?  I'd recommend getting one with the trigger guard, as you can easily remove it if you chose to - just can't do the reverse.

[hedrok]

Good morning, gentlemen.   I'm brand new to this forum and am looking forward to a most interesting and mutually rewarding  exchange of information.  You've all already shared
lots of great info with me while I was lurking around the edges for the last few months....That's why I bought the R9 mentioned in a Jan.25 post.......I'll get it today or tomorrow.
Which brings me to the reason for my first post....I have a Bond Snake Slayer 410/45.  Fired one time.  "STOUT" is correct. Since, at least at this time, personal defense is more
of a concern than collecting, the Bond will take a distant place
compared to other available guns.  That said....with the extended grip for the pinky, a nice 3" 410 ....a snake won't have much of a chance.  It is a fun gun and a impressive little
conversation piece.  By the way....the barrels are interchangable with multiple cal. and the also have a rather nice factory holster.   Price new should be around  $425-450.
As was said by K-Man...Trigger guard is a good thing.

[Richard S]

hedrok:

Welcome to the campfire.  Glad you came in.

[Michigunner]

hedrok,

Welcome to the forum.  Glad you started posting and come back often.

Bill

[MurrayNevada]

They are selling on gunbroker.com for approximately $350-$375.00.

[hedrok]

Thanks for the "Welcome.".......Looks like buying early...8 mos
ago...wasn't a bargin.  We don't do this for the investment, do
we?........Brian

[DDGator]

Welcome Hedrock,

Thanks for your comments on the BondArms .

Can you define "stout" a bit more?  I am not bothered by blast, flash, noise or wrist-wrenching.  I don't care for having blood drawn by having hammers or thumb latches or other sharp edges driven into my thumb or the web of my hand.  How is the Bond in that respect?

[hedrok]

Since one round fired is really not a fair test, let me just say
I tried it out at a TDI training session during a break and determined I needed more training before trying a 410 in a
derringer package.  I've been shooting for over 50 years....
mostly long guns, small caliber and hand guns just occasionally
until the last year.  The point is, while no blood was spilled or
damage done, I was challenged to be able to fire a 2nd time and be in control.  I did not fire due to that fact.  Like I said...
more training.

[theirishguard]

hedrok, welcome to the forum, could you throw another log on the fire. Thanks, its warmer now. We welcome your posts.
Tom

[R9SCarry]

Just to add my welcome hedrock - hope you'll soon be reporting on your pup.

[TW]

>>I've owned a Bond Defender .410/.45 Colt for a while now and I LOVE it...!  If you are used to shooting the R9, then a Bond Derringer will be no big deal...I promise.  And chances are - anything you aim at will vaporize...!  Now THAT is FUN...!

From what I have seen and read, the Bond Derringers are the best made for what they are.  I picked mine up used off Glock Talk for ~$300...and I think there is one there now...was listed a day or two ago.  Can't remember the price...but think it was around $300.  It's the same model as mine = without trigger guard.  Now...if I were buying new - I'd probably go with one having the trigger guard for reasons already mentioned.

GO FOR IT, DUANE...!...TW<<